The Honorable Phyllis Galen
County Court Judge
- Division South County Division - Sarasota County
- Chamber South County Courthouse
- Courtroom J
- Requirements & Information
- Judicial Assistant Shannon
- Phone (941) 861-3050
- Fax (941) 861-3734
Judicial Service
Began service on the County Court Bench in January 2005
Education
J.D. Stetson University College of Law - 1989
B.S. University of North Alabama - 1978
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Code of Judicial Conduct governing behavior by judges forbids the Judges of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit to discuss pending cases with the public. Please do not call or email the Court expecting to speak with a Judge about any case. The Court is only allowed to consider arguments made in the courtroom and in documents properly filed by actual parties in the case as authorized by law and the Rules of Court. The Court cannot ethically read or consider any other opinions or arguments about the case. Communications that do not meet these legal requirements cannot be forwarded to the Judges.